Remote Developer Relations Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Job ID:  526058

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.    

Job Summary

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, this position supports our distributors, dealers, and contractors with day-to-day customer relations, such as, product merchandising, conducting product demonstrations and training sessions.  This person will also be maintaining display standards, delivering samples and marketing materials to our dealers. This position will provide excellent growth opportunities within the company. 

Job Location

• This position is remote and this person must live in Chicago, IL. 

Job Responsibilities

• Act as product specialist for demonstrations and training
• Support the Regional Sales Manager's by doing the merchandising at our sales locations
• Develop a territory coverage plan with the support of the RSM Lead and team
• Work with Salesforce to register and note all activities (training provided)
• Occasional work required outside normal business hours
• Time management and travel planning
• Drive from location to location using personal car or plane travel to support the sales team

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or other equivalent education with strong direct customer service/sales abilities and people skills
• Spanish speaking preferred
• Light duty truck preferred vehicle
• Ability to lift 50lbs for long periods of time (full days with breaks)
• Valid drivers license / clean driving record
• Hardscape experience preferred
• Occasional overnight travel by car and or plane
• Excellent communication & time management skills
• Work well within a team environment
• Up to 35% travel
• Computer literate, especially MS Office suite, order tracking software, email, etc.

Compensation

• Base Salary $65,000-$75,000, all-in up to $90k
• Monthly car allowance
• 401(k) plan​ / group retirement savings program​
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits​​
• Life insurance​
• Health, dental, and vision insurance​
• Paid time off ​
• Paid holidays

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability 

CRH is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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